August 21, 2026

In brief CFTC Chair Michael S. Selig directed staff to explore crypto market structure rules using the agency’s existing authority.

On the Chain: Bitcoin holds above US$72,000 as Trump crypto push and historic short squeeze drive rally Proactive uses images

Cyber Insider reports that a network of 77 Firefox extensions has been discovered, with a significant portion actively engaged in

Bitcoin remained above US$72,000 early Friday after its strongest rally in months, as improving US regulatory sentiment, lower bond yields

Brazil is taking two different but closely linked steps in the development of its digital financial system. The central bank

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig said the agency is prepared to use its existing authority to establish

Cryptocurrency- and blockchain-related stocks surged on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass legislation establishing clear rules

If Congress doesn’t pass the CLARITY Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will use its existing authorities to begin